Critic’s Choice &
Best Album of the Year (2016)
Gramophone UK
Beyond the Standards:
Performing music of great, under-represented composers
New Album Release:
From Somewhere – Laurie Altman, composer
September 2024, Navona Records
From Somewhere is the magnum opus of Clipper Erickson’s longstanding partnership with Laurie Altman. This recording features twelve Preludes and Fugues, along with two Sonatas and other highlights across two discs.
The album also features Altman’s emotionally riveting “Sonata No. 10, Aleppo,” which was composed in 2018 as a response to the destruction of Aleppo and the tragedy of war.
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Clipper Erickson, Pianist
Soul, Passion, Color, and Spirituality
Throughout his long career, Clipper has sought to uplift the music of under-represented voices in classical music, both old and new, alongside the great works of the past. His artistry continues to receive international critical accaim through recordings and performances in major concert halls.
As a musical explorer and educator, he shares his insight and love through commentary along with performance.
Clipper Erickson, Pianist
Clipper Erickson has two callings: to connect people with their humanity through the spiritual power of music, and to share wonderful, less-performed music with audiences worldwide. His artistry continues to win international critical acclaim through recordings and performances as soloist in major concert halls. As a committed educator, he delights his audiences by combining his art with illuminating commentary and conversation.
At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Clipper conceived a way to continue his mission of presenting the works of under-represented composers through a new concert series: Music for the Soul.
By programmatically linking the works of composers of color and women with the great masterpieces of the past, Music for the Soul allows audiences the opportunity to delve deeper into these works by engaging directly with the musicians through conversation.
Music for the Soul
In 2020, Clipper Erickson conceived a way to continue his mission of presenting the works of under-represented composers in the COVID-19 world by launching a new concert series: Music for the Soul. Each program links works by composers of color and women with great masterpieces of the past, and allows audiences the opportunity to experience these works in a hybrid format. Erickson also invites viewers to engage directly with the performers, allowing them an opportunity to delve deeper into the works they hear.